Saudi camels tightened their grip on the Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026 standings, raising their total to 131 first-place finishes one day before the eighth edition closes in Taif, according to figures reported by Al-Bilad newspaper. The Saudi tally accounts for roughly 66% of the festival's decided rounds, a margin that leaves the host nation well clear of the chasing field.
The Saudi lead was built across the festival's main categories, with 47 first-place finishes in the Haqayeq class, 21 in the Laqaya class, 15 in the Jithaa class and nine in the Thanaya class, bringing the general rounds total to 92. A further 35 rounds were won in the Saudi Production competitions, while four more were decided in the Hejanna race, adding to a haul that has shaped the overall standings from the opening days.
Behind the hosts, the UAE sits second with 35 rounds, followed by Qatar in third on 27. Kuwait and Oman are level on three rounds each, while Bahrain closes the table with a single round, a distribution that reflects the widening Gulf presence in a festival that has grown into the sector's largest gathering.
The results arrive as the Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026 prepares to conclude its run in Taif, where the eighth edition has drawn entrants across multiple age classes and production categories. The final day is expected to settle the remaining titles and confirm the overall standings.